By: NorthPointe Wellness Fitness Staff
Carol P’s children gifted her with a NorthPointe Wellness Membership and it was the perfect choice for her. She had gone to other facilities but desired to find an environment that offered comprehensive adult programs. Plus, Carol enjoys the staff in addition to the variety of programs and equipment.
“What keeps me coming back has a lot to do with the friendly atmosphere of the facility. Everyone is welcome. When someone calls you by your first name you cannot help but feel welcome,” said Carol.
Carol has always wanted to maintain a healthy weight and feel better about herself.
“I wanted to do something just for me. I do have another hobby that I do every week, but this hobby can be very physical and being in better physical shape helps me to sing and perform in Sweet Adeline’s (women’s barbershop) and travel all around the United States competing with this chorus,” said Carol.
Carol has accomplished many goals since joining NorthPointe Wellness.
Exploring the Pool
“I do not swim and so everyone knows that I am quite terrified of the water. It took me over a year to go in the deep end of the warm water pool on a noodle. I was so proud of myself. At first I stayed along the edge of the pool, but eventually I got the courage to go across without hanging on to the sides. It felt great.”
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
“All I can say is that some of my clothes actually fit again. The scale does not always say what I would like, but sometimes we have to accept what it says, but I know I feel so much better when I make the effort to go almost every day.”
Rehabilitation after Hip Surgery
“During Covid I had both of my hips replaced. The facility offered personal training, which I had not done before, but I knew I needed something extra to help my rehabilitation after surgery. With the encouragement of Andrew, I made it through the first surgery and then came back after the second hip was done. I know that I have to keep myself moving to keep all of my bionic parts moving (both knees and hips). I also know that working out at North Pointe made my rehabilitation for my knees so much better. I worked in the warm pool and on the NuStep bike every day I could before surgery and I feel because of that I was able to have both knees done at the same time and make remarkable progress after they were done.”
For Carol, NorthPointe feels like home.
“I have made so many friends at North Pointe who I see almost every day and when you do not you worry about them. You may not know where they live or anything else about them, but you know they care and encourage you just as you encourage them. The feeling of accomplishment has not changed over the years. So many people at North Pointe are encouraging – the staff who checks us in, the men and women who clean the facility, and the fitness staff is always helpful with any questions you have,” said Carol.
Interested in membership at NorthPointe Wellness? Please call (815) 525-4900 or visit the Member Services desk.
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